As the sword slashed down, the Southern Domain King's soul was instantly split in two!
"No…!!!"
A loud wail of agony echoed out, but in the next moment, the voice was completely silenced.
The Southern Domain King's soul had been obliterated!
A surge of blood and energy flowed toward the Ye Fan Sword's blade in that instant.
[Killed Nine-Star Demon God, gained 900,000,000 evolution points]
[Absorbed Nine-Star Demon God's blood, gained 9,000 energy points]
[Absorbed Nine-Star Demon God's blood, gained 9,000 energy points]
[Absorbed Nine-Star Demon God's blood, gained 9,000 energy points]
[Absorbed Nine-Star Demon God's blood, gained 9,000 energy points]
...
"This is true power."
Feeling the continuous influx of energy surging from the Ye Fan Sword into his body, Zhang Leitian's eyes narrowed in satisfaction.
It was exhilarating.
The power gained from absorbing a Nine-Star Demon God's energy was incomparable to that of an Eight-Star. He could feel an unending stream of strength flooding into him.
Zhang Leitian hovered in the air, closing his eyes as he began to digest the energy.
...
"What immense demonic energy."
"This black fog-like energy is suffocating, like poison."
Not far away, a group of Martial Gods flew closer.
As they approached, they saw the countless corpses scattered on the ground, their faces filled with shock.
"Has a terrifying battle taken place in the Demon Domain?"
"That sword— it must be the work of that demonic sword."
Qian Bailian had flown to the front, leading the group. His instincts told him that the demonic sword had reappeared here.
"Elder Qian, isn't it reckless for us to enter the Demon Domain like this? Won't the other demon gods attack us?"
A middle-aged man looked at Qian Bailian, voicing his concerns.
"No."
"Don't you notice? All the demon gods in this area have already been killed."
"Even the Tam family has been wiped out."
Qian Bailian spoke coldly as he surveyed the scene.
Although the Tam family had been hostile toward human Martial Gods, it was still shocking to see such a powerful family in the Demon Domain utterly destroyed.
Looking closely at the corpses, it was obvious they had been sliced apart by terrifying sword energy. The most significant detail—there was no blood.
Imagine mountains of corpses, drained of all blood.
There was no doubt that only the demonic sword could have done something like this.
"Let's head to the Southern Domain King's territory."
"If it's all about dealing with that sword and its wielder, they shouldn't refuse our cooperation."
Qian Bailian spoke as he led the group forward.
Cough cough—
"Elder Qian, the demonic energy is thick here!"
As they reached the Southern Domain King's territory, they noticed the black mist in the air growing denser.
The demonic energy was having a noticeable effect on them, even as Martial Gods.
It made them feel uncomfortable, and the energy in their bodies wasn't circulating smoothly.
"Wait, what's going on!?"
Looking closely, Qian Bailian saw that all the buildings in the area had been destroyed.
There were corpses of demon gods and monsters strewn across the ground, just like before.
These bodies, too, had been sliced into countless pieces by terrifying sword energy, with not a drop of blood remaining.
Initially, when Qian Bailian had approached the Southern Domain King's territory, he had prepared for a possible battle.
After all, this was the domain of the Southern Domain King, and many demon gods held deep hatred toward humans.
But now, looking at the shattered buildings and the completely destroyed palace of the Southern Domain King, there was no one left to fight.
"Elder Qian... who did this!?"
The other Martial Gods were utterly shocked by the scene. It was too terrifying—a massive demon god domain completely wiped out!
"I'm not sure."
"But I'm becoming more convinced that it's related to that sword."
Qian Bailian responded gravely.
Although battles between human Martial Gods and the Demon Domain were common, the total destruction of the Southern Domain King's territory was not necessarily good news for them.
With a flicker of thought, Qian Bailian continued flying forward.
As he neared the front, he could just make out a figure hovering in the sky.
There, an overwhelming aura of demonic and murderous energy surged into the heavens.
"The killing intent is terrifying…"
Several of the Martial Gods shivered, their bodies feeling cold as they sensed the overwhelming malevolence.
This time, Qian Bailian had brought dozens of powerful Martial Gods with him.
"There it is!"
Qian Bailian's eyes widened as he surged forward at high speed.
Whoosh—
In an instant, he vanished from his original position.
"Who's there!?"
Zhang Leitian, who had been hovering in the air with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, sensing the presence.
In that moment, he saw Qian Bailian approaching.
"Well, well, so it's you."
Zhang Leitian recognized the figure, speaking coldly.
"So, the demonic sword is in your hands."
Qian Bailian fixed his gaze on Zhang Leitian and spoke.
"Who are you?"
Zhang Leitian frowned, confused as he looked at Qian Bailian.
He didn't recognize the old man.
And for this human Martial God to venture into the Demon Domain, wasn't he afraid of being attacked by the other demon gods?
"That sword in your hand is a demonic sword."
"Did you destroy the Tam family and the Southern Domain King?"
Qian Bailian asked, his gaze still fixed on Zhang Leitian.
"So what if I did?"
Zhang Leitian grinned wickedly.
"I helped you rid the world of these demon gods. Shouldn't you be thanking me?"
Qian Bailian frowned deeply. He could sense that Zhang Leitian was not someone to be trifled with.
Moreover, Zhang Leitian's eyes were filled with undisguised killing intent as he stared at him.
It was a deeply unsettling feeling.
Just then, the other dozens of Martial Gods flew over, surrounding Qian Bailian.
One by one, their eyes locked onto Zhang Leitian.